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Pharmaniaga confident of getting approval soon

Take heed of mild cases or Covid-19 will spread, MMA tells health ministry

It says the government cannot afford to take this issue lightly as cases are at an all-time high now.

As govt labs hit limit, Hisham urges others to pitch in

Private labs, university and military facilities can help raise Covid-19 testing to 200,000 a day.

Some still suffer Covid-19 symptoms three months after discharge - expert

This is more commonly observed among ICU patients, says Hospital Sungai Buloh doctor.

Almost 4,800 medical personnel have contracted Covid-19 | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Up to 4,756 medical personnel have contracted Covid-19 since Jan last year, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

3,391 Covid-19 cases, 19 deaths

There are 310 patients in intensive care, of whom 134 require respiratory assistance.

Even Frontliners May Be Vaccine Hesitant: Pakatan Harapan

The PH Immunisation Task Force calls for a vaccine confidence campaign and a “track and trace” system of each vaccine dose from storage to recipient.

Don’t compare pasar malam with CNY reunion dinner, says ex-deputy minister

Dr Lee Boon Chye says SOPs are practised at night markets whereas a reunion dinner could mean a crowd coming in close contact.

Medical Tourism Revenue Projected At Half Of 2019

The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council is shifting gears to telehealth.

ParkCity Medical Centre Gets JCI Accreditation, Wins Award

ParkCity Medical Centre has been recognised for its organisation and high quality of care and patient safety standards.

Malaysia's healthcare system reaching breaking point, says PM | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s health system is close to reaching its breaking point following the increasing number of positive Covid-19 cases recently, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

Covid-19 cases rise to 4,571, 17 more deaths for second straight day | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — Malaysia’s new Covid-19 cases rose overnight to 4,571, the Health Ministry said today. It said 17 more people died from the coronavirus as at 6pm today. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdulla…

Muhyiddin: Private hospitals to provide 1,409 beds for Covid-19 patients | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — Private hospitals are preparing to contribute 1,409 beds to treat Covid-19 patients in order to reduce the strain on the government hospitals, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today. During a tel…

Health Care A Phone Call Away For Orang Asli

The DRSforALL team is still running an Orang Asli Medical Post in Kampung Dayok, Pos Lenjang, in Pahang by conducting virtual training for youths trained in basic medical aid.

Boost cancer prevention and early detection, govt told

A total of 29,530 in Malaysia died from the disease last year.

Primary healthcare clinics must help domestic violence survivors

MyEG to introduce at-home saliva-based Covid-19 test in the Philippines, aims to bring test to Malaysia - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 4): My EG Services Bhd (MyEG) announced today that it will introduce an at-home saliva-based Covid-19 testing service in the Philippines this month to help the country's fight against the ongoing Covid-19 pandem…

Armed forces to be given power to arrest as PM announces tough laws under virus emergency https://www.malaysianow.com/news/2021/02/04/armed-forces-to-be-given-power-to-arrest-as-pm-announces-tough-laws-under-virus-emergency/ via @MNowNews

Stricter laws to ensure greater adherence to Covid-19 SOPs will involve heavier punishments for offenders including business owners.

Malaysia Getting 1.6 Mil COVAX Vaccine Doses By Q2

Covid-19: MOH ready to implement first phase of National Immunisation Plan - The Edge Markets

PUTRAJAYA (Feb 3): The Ministry of Health Ministry (MOH) is prepared to implement the first phase of the National Immunisation Plan, once the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines are in Malaysia on Feb 26, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr…

Clinical trial for China-developed Covid-19 vaccine commences in Sarawak | Malay Mail

KUCHING, Feb 3 ― Sarawak’s clinical trial for the Covid-19 vaccine sponsored by the Institute of Molecular Biology of China Academy of Medical Sciences (IMBCAMS) started today with two volunteers receiving their jabs at the Saraw…

It’s fake, health DG says of ‘resignation’

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah denies claims making rounds on social media that he had stepped down from the post.

Covid-19 (Feb 3): 4,284 new cases, death toll crosses 800 mark

There are 48,309 active Covid-19 cases in the country.

No profits in RT-PCR tests, says MMA